LaLiga will join the English Premier League in presenting five clubs in the UEFA Champions League next season.
The Spanish top flight on Thursday night, secured the second of the extra places for performance by clubs across the three European competitions.
Two leagues will be handed a European Performance Spot, EPS, which was introduced last season as part of a revamp to expand the Champions League to a 36-team competition.
England confirmed their additional place on April 8.
Spain was then guaranteed a top-two finish after Athletic Club eliminated Rangers from the Europa League and Lazio also crashed out.
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There’s a thrillingly tight battle for the top five in the Premier League. Newcastle United 59 points are third, with Nottingham Forest 57 fourth and Manchester City 55 fifth. Chelsea 54 and Aston Villa 54 are outside those places.
In LaLiga, with the top four clear, Villarreal 51, with a game in hand and Real Betis 48 are in the race to finish fifth. There is a further five-point gap to Celta Vigo and Mallorca.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
